How to Pronounce Ketene

To pronounce "ketene", say KET-en-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

KET-en-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “ketene”

"ketene" has 3 syllables: ket-en-e. It rhymes with retene and cetene, if that helps it stick.

What does ketene mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R1R2C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides
  2. The parent compound of this class, CH2=C=O, an unstable, reactive colourless gas

Words that rhyme with ketene

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

retenecetenehautein

Related words

ketenideketoketeniminediketeneketonitrileacylketeneketenimineketylketine

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ketene"?▾

"Ketene" has 3 syllables: ket · en · e.

What does "ketene" mean?▾

Ketene: Any of a class of unsaturated ketones, having a general formula R1R2C=C=O, that react as if they were inner acid anhydrides

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